Intern Engineer Bridge Inspection 3033605

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation is offering a temporary full-time internship forSummer 2027 in Grand Forks or Bismarck, ND. Candidates will assist certified bridge inspectors, document field conditions, and use inspection equipment and software.

Applicants must be enrolled in an engineering technology or civil/construction engineering undergrad program, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and hold a valid ND Class D driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering technology, civil/construction engineering or similar undergraduate degree program.
• Requires ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Possession of a valid Class D Driver License for travel within North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified bridge inspectors during routine and special inspections.
• Travel to structures across the state and document existing conditions.
• Use inspection equipment and mobile software to collect and record field data.
• Observe and learn inspection techniques, deterioration mechanisms, and safety practices.
• Support photo documentation, measurements, and basic field notes.
• Follow construction-site safety requirements, including enhanced rules.
• Help maintain inspection tools, tablets, and field equipment.
• Participate in team discussions on inspection findings and structural condition ratings.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Valid Class D driver license

Education

Undergraduate in engineering technology or civil/construction engineering

Tools

Inspection equipment

Mobile inspection software

Job description

Job ID 3033605

Location Grand Forks or Bismarck, ND

Salary Range From 20.00 To 20.00 Hourly

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Temporary

FLSA Status Nonexempt

This internship can be located in Grand Forks or Bismarck, ND

Must attach a copy of your unofficial transcript to be eligible for this internship.

This is a temporary full-time position with no paid benefits.

All internships are paid full-time summer of 2027 positions.

Summary of Work

• Assist certified bridge inspectors during routine and special inspections.
• Travel to structures across the state and help document existing conditions.
• Use inspection equipment and mobile inspection software to collect and record field data.
• Observe and learn inspection techniques, deterioration mechanisms, and safety practices.
• Support photo documentation, measurements, and basic field notes.
• Follow all construction-site safety requirements, including rules that exceed standard inspection safety protocols.
• Help maintain inspection tools, tablets, and field equipment.
• Participate in team discussions on inspection findings and structural condition ratings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering technology, civil/construction engineering or similar undergraduate degree program.
• Requires ability to lift and carry a total weight of up to 50 pounds.
• Possession of a valid Class D Driver License for travel within the state of North Dakota.

Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and successful completion of a job function screening.

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